Pasos para una larga vida: una breve caminata diaria ayuda a las personas mayores de 85 años
JUEVES, 25 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nunca es demasiado tarde para beneficiarse de unas caminatas regulares.Un nuevo estudio sugiere que un paseo diario de 10 minutos puede prolongar la vida de las personas que ya tienen bastante más de 80…
Learn MoreLike Humans, a Dog’s Odds for Dementia Rises With Age
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Much like humans, dogs can develop dementia as they age — and that risk climbs by half with every extra year of life in a dog’s golden years, new research shows.The study, of more than 15,000 dogs and their h…
Learn MoreAny Type of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Tied to Lower Mortality Risk
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Being physically active through participation in any type of leisure-time activity is associated with lower mortality risks for older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Network Ope…
Learn MoreDementia Risk in Seniors Varies With Type of Sedentary Behavior
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, time spent watching television is associated with increased dementia risk, even after adjustment for confounding variables, including physical activity, according to a study published onlin…
Learn MoreGet Moving! Any Sports Can Lower Seniors’ Odds of Early Death
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Here’s a fresh prescription for seniors who want to live longer and lower their odds of dying from cancer or heart disease: Lace up your running shoes or grab your tennis racket.A new U.S. National Cancer In…
Learn MoreSteps to Long Life: Short Walk Each Day Helps Folks Over 85
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late to benefit from regular walks.A new study suggests that a 10-minute daily stroll can prolong life in folks well into their 80s and beyond.“Adults are less likely to meet activity recommen…
Learn MoreUsted podría vivir 9 años más en Hawái que en Mississippi, muestran unos nuevos datos
MARTES, 23 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las diferencias en el estilo de vida y otros factores se vinculan con grandes diferencias en la esperanza de vida entre los residentes de distintos estados de EE. UU., muestran unos datos de 2020.Esto p…
Learn MoreDemasiado tiempo frente a la televisión podría de verdad dañar al cerebro
MARTES, 23 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores que pasan mucho “tiempo frente a las pantallas” quizá experimenten un aumento en el riesgo de desarrollar demencia, pero mucho depende de qué tipo de pantalla usan, sugiere un nuevo …
Learn MorePeritoneal Dialysis Less Costly for Medicare Than Hemodialysis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Peritoneal dialysis (PD) costs Medicare less than hemodialysis, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
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Learn MoreToo Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who get a lot of “screen time” may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends on what type of screen they use, a new study suggests.Researchers found that among older Briti…
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